Jl. Ikan Kotak, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia | (618) 248-8274
Thirteen-minute walk from beach and 10 minutes to dining options
Free perks like Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and bikes
Bungalows with mini-fridges, kettles, and flat-screen TVs
Private villas offer small private pools and patios
Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by cabanas
Open-air restaurant offers local cuisine and ingredients
Spa provides massages and beauty treatments
About a 10-minute walk from Gili Trawangan's center
Not directly on the beach
Slow Wi-Fi and power outages are common
Varying reports on pool maintenance, cleanliness issues, and food quality
Set on the edges of Gili Trawangan, the three-pearl Les Villas Ottalia appeals to most travelers for its 31 private bungalows or villas and free perks. Though not the most luxurious of properties on the island (or the most pristine), the rooms provide mini-fridges and kettles, plus air-conditioning -- a hot commodity in the area. To add a bit of a luxe or romantic atmosphere to a trip, it might be best to book one of the villas that have small private pools in private gardens. The outdoor pool and restaurant are great amenities, but come with food quality issues and maintenance complaints. Still, most travelers look past the occasional issue for freebies like (spotty) Wi-Fi, bikes, and a hot American or Indonesian breakfast. Pesona Beach Resort & Spa may be a better option for a beachfront location, dive center, and modern rooms.
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Scene
Boutique property with open-air spaces and a mostly couples clientele
Les Villas Ottalia is an eco-inspired property with a generally quiet atmosphere and an open-air concept in most public spaces. It’s a collection of hard packed dirt paths, green tropical trees and plants, and a mix of stone, bamboo, and wooden buildings or fences. The lobby -- like most buildings -- has a thatched roof, a small front desk, and some cozy lounge-like chairs. The pool and the restaurant are the central aspects of the property and most villas and bungalows surround the two features. There’s an easygoing vibe even with slow Wi-Fi, power outages, and varying maintenance or cleanliness issues. The occasional downside doesn't seem to put off too many guests, especially couples who are the main clientele, as this is expected of most properties among the Gili Islands.
Location
A 13-minute walk to the beach and 10-minute walk to restaurants and shops
Les Villas Ottalia offers a quiet escape from the busy city center of Gili Trawangan, as it sits on the outskirts. Cars and motorbikes aren’t allowed on the Gili Islands, so visitors can only get around by bikes, horse car taxis (cidomos), or on foot. The nearest beach is a 13-minute walk away. It takes 10 minutes on foot to reach a diverse set of dining options and stores for shopping. To get to and from the island, it’s a 16-minute walk to the dock at Pelubahan Gili Trawangan. A boat ride from Bali to this island is three to four hours long. For those flying into Lombok International Airport -- it’s about an hour- and 30-minute drive to the Lombok dock and a 15-minute boat ride to the Gili Islands from there.
Rooms
Bungalows and villas with air-conditioning, mini-fridges, and some private pools
Rooms here are separated between bungalows with direct access to the public swimming pool, and private villas with their own small private pools set just steps away from charming patios in lovely green gardens partitioned off from other units by way of bamboo fences. Both units feature a similar eco-friendly decor that consists of thatched roofs, wood floors, and distressed furniture. Like most hotels in the Gili Islands, mosquito netting is hung over the beds to protect guests from pesky bugs of the region. Amenities include air-conditioning and fans (perfect to combat the humid and hot nature in the area), flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, kettles, free Wi-Fi, and small safes. Two-bedroom villas have small outdoor kitchens or romantic outdoor showers made of stone. Bathrooms are typical of the region with open showers with waterfall showerheads and stone and wood elements in the sinks, countertops, and walls. Toiletries are provided, and guests can request hairdryers from the front desk. Note that there are varying reports of cleanliness issues in the rooms.
Features
Indonesian and international restaurant serves free hot breakfast and overlooks central pool area
Despite its small size and somewhat remote location, Les Villas Ottalia offers enough activities and services to entertain and occupy guests. There’s an outdoor swimming pool with cabanas and loungers. Overlooking the pool is the open-air restaurant which offers free American and Indonesian breakfast fare in the mornings. It also serves Indonesian food for lunch and dinner. Spa treatments, like massages and beauty treatments, can be provided in guests’ rooms. Free perks include bikes and Wi-Fi, however, the Wi-Fi may be slow and bikes might not be top quality. Some travelers have complained about pool maintenance and food quality, but these opinions vary.
